MHLW Ordinance Amending Rules for Act on Employment of Persons with Disabilities (Effective 2026-10-01)
労働施策の総合的な推進並びに労働者の雇用の安定及び職業生活の充実等に関する法律等の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う厚生労働省関係省令の整備に関する省令
Published: 2026-02-26 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Labor / Employment · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-02
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Summary
The item is a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare ordinance (Reiwa 8 MHLW Ordinance No. 18), listed as promulgated on 2026-02-26, which makes consequential amendments to ministerial ordinances in connection with the enforcement of an act amending the Labor Measures Comprehensive Promotion Act and related laws. The law-update listing identifies the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Employment Promotion etc. of Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Labour Ordinance No. 38 of 1976) as an affected regulation, with a listed enforcement date of 2026-10-01. The specific amended provisions are not stated in the provided metadata.
Business Impact
Employers subject to the disability employment rules may be affected by changes to the enforcement regulations, but the nature and scope of the changes cannot be determined from the metadata provided.
Recommended Action
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- 2026-02-26 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source